Monument, CO
My son and I had a great time playing the pins at the control room last weekend. We were hoping to play The new Stern Jurassic Park... Is there one anywhere in the Springs?
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Quoted from ShooterMcD:My son and I had a great time playing the pins at the control room last weekend. We were hoping to play The new Stern Jurassic Park... Is there one anywhere in the Springs?
Jurassic Park arrives at Control Room in the next two weeks
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Quoted from Drew13:Jurassic Park arrives at Control Room in the next two weeks
Quoted from Drew13:Jurassic Park arrives at Control Room in the next two weeks
That's awesome!
Just an FYI Iron Maiden is sloping hard to the left and Elvira is very sensitive for tilts with nudging.
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We are holding our first tournament at North Side Social (9633 Prominent Point, CS, CO, 80924). This will be Sunday, 3/1/2020 from 2-5pm.
This is an official IFPA tournament. We have 7 games, so we’re going to cap entries at 28 people.
Signup will be done on North Side Social’s website (https://northsidesocialco.com/event/pinball-tournament/)
We will continue signup at 1pm on the day of the tournament if we aren’t full.
Come join us!
Quoted from Russell:We are holding our first tournament at North Side Social (9633 Prominent Point, CS, CO, 80924). This will be Sunday, 3/1/2020 from 2-5pm.
This is an official IFPA tournament. We have 7 games, so we’re going to cap entries at 28 people.
Signup will be done on North Side Social’s website (https://northsidesocialco.com/event/pinball-tournament/)
We will continue signup at 1pm on the day of the tournament if we aren’t full.
Come join us!
Just signed up!! FYI...the website states 1 - 4pm instead of the 2 - 5 you listed. The games seem to match your collection, Russell. Are you in the op business now?!? 
It'll be great to have a spot with tournaments and hopefully a league as well.
I know, I keep trying to get them to change it. Signups will begin at 1, and we anticipate the tournament will be 2-5pm. Yes, I put my collection on location. If we get enough regulars, I intend to have a monthly tournament, leagues, and even potentially an annual tournament. They're doing signups on the North Side site, linked above. Sign up there to reserve a spot, we have to limit entries to 28!
Twilight Zone in very good condition. Cabinet has no drill holes and strong colors. There is a credit dot, and could use a little cleaning.
$6500 includes delivery to Colorado Springs area. Open to trade +/- cash in either direction, as well.
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Quoted from sethi_i:I want to say thanks to russell and apex for putting on a really fun tournament yesterday at NorthSideSocial. It was run very well. I'm already looking forward to the next one. Great work!!
Ari and I also wanted to say thanks for the great tournament!
Quoted from sethi_i:I want to say thanks to russell and apex for putting on a really fun tournament yesterday at NorthSideSocial. It was run very well. I'm already looking forward to the next one. Great work!!
I stopped playing pinball for 2.5 years. Russell convinced me to materialize at the tournament. Had a blast. Did we talk I am not good with names?
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We did. We played a few of the rounds in the same group. Name is Matthew.
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Anyone happen to know if Control Room or any other
Colorado Springs pinball place has reopened? Looking to play some JJP, Stern or 90's B/W pins. I know of Supernova but wasn't too impressed when I went there. To honest and fair was a long time ago and I have no knowledge about their current pins.
As of march 11th it looks like control room is planning on opening up in may. I think if you want the most variety of games you are going to have to go to manitou.
The other option is to head down to Bite me cupcake in pueblo. AJ has a good mix of games there currently, and will only get better when he gets the next phase open.
Control Room opens in May and Northside Social is open now. We currently have 4 machines at Northside- Houdini, Iron Maiden Pro, Turtles Pro and Avengers Pro
Quoted from Drew13:Control Room opens in May and Northside Social is open now. We currently have 4 machines at Northside- Houdini, Iron Maiden Pro, Turtles Pro and Avengers Pro
Are there any rules besides masks at NsS?
Quoted from sethi_i:Are there any rules besides masks at NsS?
No sir, just masks
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Quoted from WesleyCowan:Has Control Room reopened?
The owners pushed the opening to mid June
Northside Social - Current Pinball Line-Up
Avengers Infinity Quest Pro, TMNT Pro, Jurassic Park Pro and Stranger Things Pro. Control Room will open in June with 9 pins
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Even though we are not in springs, we are officially opening a new addition down here in Pueblo with 15 more pins!!! We currently have 20 pins ranging from Stars to stern Jurassic Park. Come down and visit us at Bite Me Cake Company!!
Quoted from Its_me_aj:Even though we are not in springs, we are officially opening a new addition down here in Pueblo with 15 more pins!!! We currently have 20 pins ranging from Stars to stern Jurassic Park. Come down and visit us at Bite Me Cake Company!!
Was down there a few weeks ago. Got my initials on the JP. Nice place. My dad (family I was visiting) was very highly impressed with everything, as well. Someone had come in to pick up a wedding cake, and I swear he was drooling over it.
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I'm going to be moving back to CS from KY. What's the Pinball scene like there now. I see that Control Room is still open, any other new places open up that have a good pin selection.
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That’s about it honestly. Down in Pueblo we have our bakery/ arcade bar that has 23 pins and hold tournaments and leagues. We have a few of the springs guys come down for those. But if you just want to flip around you can find us at Bite Me Cake Company 223 s Union Ave Pueblo co 81003
My wife told me about you guys. Of course it's the cakes that she wants. I look forward to coming down. I guess the pin community is still pretty small around the springs and Peublo.
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Awesome! Will be there soon to try Godfather out as I did Toy Story CCr and played ALL the pins there the 3 or 4 times I've been there. Was surprised by how much I liked Toy Story! But then again I do like JJP.
Anyone know of a good Colorado Springs pinball tech including one good at assessing and fixing board and electronic issues. I often call Mike Strauss but he's not currently available for quite awhile.
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Know of Manitou Arcade, Control Room which is best local place for newer pins including Stern and JJP, and then Supernova downtown. Anyone know of any places such as bowling alleys, bars, hotels, etc. that have even one pin? Found a Monster Bash and Stern POTC at Harmony Bowl. There is an AFM at Embassy Suites and a RIBION at a small bowling alley off Academy who's name I forgot. I'm just asking places of greater COS not Denver for this thread, please.
Quoted from WesleyCowan:Know of Manitou Arcade, Control Room which is best local place for newer pins including Stern and JJP, and then Supernova downtown. Anyone know of any places such as bowling alleys, bars, hotels, etc. that have even one pin? Found a Monster Bash and Stern POTC at Harmony Bowl. There is an AFM at Embassy Suites and a RIBION at a small bowling alley off Academy who's name I forgot. I'm just asking places of greater COS not Denver for this thread, please.
Pinball map is great for this.
https://pinballmap.com/colorado?region=colorado&by_city_id=Colorado+Springs
Quoted from manadams:Pinball map is great for this.
https://pinballmap.com/colorado?region=colorado&by_city_id=Colorado+Springs
Thanks!
I can't host as don't have enough pins working well. But would love to get together soon with Springs pinheads. Could be at Control Room, Manitou Arcade, another location or if someone is willing to host. Haven't seen most of you in a long time so would love if we could do something.
Ideas anyone?
Quoted from Drew13:Foo is rockin at Control Room
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You should update the Colorado Pinball and the Pinside maps, otherwise those who don't see this have no idea a new game is available to play that is not common in Colorado yet.
Quoted from WesleyCowan:I can't host as don't have enough pins working well. But would love to get together soon with Springs pinheads. Could be at Control Room, Manitou Arcade, another location or if someone is willing to host. Haven't seen most of you in a long time so would love if we could do something.
Ideas anyone?
I'm new to the area (well, 'new' after being gone for 22 years..) and will be around here until my place is finished down in Pueblo. Last time I was living here in the Spring, the only places were Challenges, Mountasia (my old employer), and the Manitou Arcade.
I'm up for checking out some of these places.
Quoted from Coyote:I'm new to the area (well, 'new' after being gone for 22 years..) and will be around here until my place is finished down in Pueblo. Last time I was living here in the Spring, the only places were Challenges, Mountasia (my old employer), and the Manitou Arcade.
I'm up for checking out some of these places.
Control Room has 7 pins including JJP the Godfather and the rest are Sterns. Seem to keep their games in great working condition and to rotate 1 in and
out when a new release happens.
Supernova downtown is more about video games and has many classics. 1 or more of the pins has often been turned off or not working
Pueblo has a place that makes cakes and other sweets and has a very large lineup of pins. Haven't been there but seems mike s great combo custom cakes and pins.
Manitou still going strong and tons of games and pins. But not super often they get new pins but have a few Sterns and a JJP Hobbit. Have 2 main buildings with pins but 2 or 3sort of off in smaller areas. How well each pin is working can vary a lot from perfect t to unplayable.
Is a RV park in Manitou that has around 10 pins but never been there. Most the rest are spread out between bars, laundry mats, bowling alleys, and restaurants but usually with only 1-3 pins.
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